Alpha Hayley's Destined Mate by Andrea Townsend

Chapter 640 Shield Me from Danger

Hayley's POV:

When I said those words, I wasn't joking.

I despised feeling helpless and in the dark, as if I had no control over what's

happening.

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I didn't mind Benjamin having his secrets, but there was no way I'd stand by while he faced danger alone, without me knowing.

If only I could be honest with him about my status as an Alpha. I was sure the reason he was keeping things from me was to protect me, to shield me from danger. But I didn't want that kind of protection.

Most people would probably see it as thoughtful when a partner hid their wounds or struggles-suffering in silence to avoid worrying the other person. But that wasn't what I wanted.

I'd always wanted to fight alongside my mate, side by side, facing every challenge together.

I promised Benjamin that one day I would become his Luna, and with that promise came the responsibility to stand by him, through every difficulty and danger. I never wanted to be kept in the dark or pushed aside when it was his turn to face the worst.

After two long, tense minutes of silence, I finally heard Benjamin's strained voice on the other end of the phone.

"Are you trying to call off our engagement?"

I could hear the weakness in his voice, and though I was angry, just knowing he was alive gave me some relief.

"Send me the address!" I snapped, cutting him off before he could say another word. Without hesitation, I ended the call.

A minute later, Tyrone sent me the location.

Following the coordinates, I found myself standing in front of a small two-story wooden house.

and stepped inside, where I saw Benjamin lying on a

and waist, but the blood seeping

troubling was the pallor of his skin-far

in my discomfort. She could

moved closer, my heart sinking with every

weakly, his voice barely audible. "It's

off. Why was this same deadly poison targeting the

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Instead, he motioned to Tyrone, signaling for him

respectful nod to Benjamin, began to explain what had happened the

I'll need to perform needle therapy. There's too much poison in his system-it

and

room.

out the needle kit I always carried. Setting a chair by his side, I began inserting the needles one by one, focusing all my attention as I guided Hera's energy through me to

a while, he asked softly, "Are you

didn't answer right away. Instead, I deliberately angled the needle

groaned in pain, but

sound of his discomfort finally ceased,

another in a different spot, just a few inches

gaze stayed locked on mine the entire time. After

even," he said, his voice

laughing when your life is at risk?" I asked, pretending to be

up on the treatment for a

as you're here, I won't die," he said, his voice gentle and sure. There was a look in his eyes that spoke volumes, and it made me pause. He seemed absolutely certain of his

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your eyes?" Benjamin frowned, though there was a

let myself die. And I'm an Alpha. With my powerful wolf and all those experienced Beta warriors, I won't